A&E’s “Cold Case Files: Dead West” returns to the rugged landscapes of the American West this Friday, revisiting a 20-year-old murder case tangled in a web of complicated relationships and small-town secrets. In 1987, 28-year-old Carol Murphy was found murdered in Lefthand Canyon, Colorado. Her death shook the community, and the investigation that followed uncovered a complex network of lovers, rivals, and hidden resentments.
The episode, “Lovers, Lies and Canyon Murder,” explores the initial investigation, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement in a case with numerous potential suspects. But the story doesn’t end there. It took two decades and significant advancements in forensic technology to finally bring Carol’s killer to justice.
“Cold Case Files: Dead West” unravels the mystery step-by-step, showing how new techniques can breathe life into old cases, offering closure to families and communities long haunted by unanswered questions. Tune in to A&E this Friday, March 14th at 10:00 PM to see how justice finally prevailed in Lefthand Canyon.
